Laser Tattoo Removal available in Pembrokeshire

treatment aftercare guidelines

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treatment after-care guidelines

Laser Hair Removal 

Following your treatment, you may experience some redness, which usually subsides within 24 hours. It is super important you are careful and try your best to avoid UV exposure whilst you are undergoing your treatment plan. Use only aloe vera for the first 48 hours after your treatment.

Laser Tattoo Removal

After laser tattoo removal, expect mild redness, swelling and potential bruising for a couple of days. Icing the area post treatment can help reduce symptoms and aloe vera gel is recommended to help soothe. It is highly important to avoid sun exposure by covering your tattoo with a plaster, KT tape or factor 50 SPF to avoid any pigmentation changes.

Micro- needling

Although this isn’t an invasive treatment, there is a slightly longer downtime due to the nature of the treatment, you may find your skin can be red for up to 48 hours. Make-up is to be avoided for up to 48 hours. Again, direct long UV exposure is to be avoided for 7 days. SPF 50 to be worn and re applied during the day.

  • No exfoliating, AHA’s, BHA’s or retinol-based products for 3-5 days
  • No saunas, hot showers, hot tubs or excessive exercise for 24-48 hours.
  • Avoid swimming in chlorinated water for 48 hours.
  • Regularly wash your pillowcases, makeup brushes, towels and flannels.
  • Avoid micro-needling, chemical peels or laser treatment for 14 days.
  • Avoid hair facial hair removal, including waxing, for 3 days.
  • Avoid makeup for 24-48 hours.
  • Keep your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
  • Do not pick or squeeze your skin, avoid touching your face.
  • Top up on fragrance free moisturiser/ lotion as and when needed.
  • Avoid long periods in the sun and sun beds.
  • Wear SPF (50+) daily to avoid sun damage.
  • Avoid body scrubs, perfumed body washes and active ingredients.
  • Wear loose clothing

Important Information: 

We prioritise your safety and well-being. All clients will be required to fill out an consultation form before their appointment to ensure everything is suitable for the treatment. This allows us to perform your treatment efficiently and safely.

Contraindications:

We are unable to treat anyone who is:

  • Under 18 years old.
  • Fitzpatrick skin tone 5 & 6 or is actively using sunbeds (laser only)
  • Experiencing active excessive redness, impetigo, dermatitis, eczema, or any inflammatory skin conditions, including acne and rosacea. (Please contact us before booking)
  • Taking prescribed medication like Roaccutane.
  • Sunburnt, active sores, blisters, or open wounds.
  • Medical conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, lupus or bleeding/clotting disorders.
  • Currently using topical antibiotics or steroid creams.
  • Predisposition to developing keloid scarring.
  • Currently undergoing Gold Therapy
  • Currently receiving treatment for any cancer or had previous melanoma or skin cancer diagnosis.
  • Suffering with active herpes simplex (cold sores)
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding.

For your laser/ needling appointment, we will conduct a face-to-face consultation to review your full medical history, including any current or past oral or topical medications you have taken in the last 6 months. The above list is not limited to these factors, and withholding any relevant information could negatively impact your results and, most importantly, your health. 

If you have any questions or concerns about anything not listed above, please contact us directly at: info@thesknstudio.co.uk.

When booking a facial, please consider the following guidelines. Adhering to these recommendations will help you get the very best out of your session.

  • Retinol-based Products: Please refrain from using retinol-based products 7 days before your appointment.
  • Recent Procedures: If you’ve had botox, fillers, micro-needling, chemical peels, or laser treatment, we kindly request a 14 day waiting period.
  • Exfoliating Products: Avoid products containing AHA’s like glycolic acid and BHA’s like salicylic acid for 5 days before your appointment.
  • Facial Waxing: Please avoid facial waxing for at least 5 days prior to your treatment.

Despite all precautions, there is a possibility of adverse reactions which are discussed in detail at your consultation. Please bring any medication taken in the last 6 months to your consultation and always update us of any medication taken in between your sessions.